Central Highlands Regional Council News

Tieri Community Reference Group

Central Highlands Regional Council runs 13 community reference groups to help shape the future of our region. These groups bring together stakeholders to advance community-led initiatives to improve our community. 

The most recent meeting of the Tieri Community Reference Group was held on Tuesday 3 February. We encourage community members from across youth, seniors, business, rural, sports, recreation, arts, cultural, education, health and community services to participate. Keep an eye out for notifications of future meetings via signage around OCC sites, the library, schools and more – we’d love to hear from you.

CHRC Community Grants Program

Round Two of the CHRC Community Grants program closed on 15 March 2026. These grants are designed to fund programs and equipment/facilities in the following categories:
• Community assistance up to $5,000
• Sport and recreation up to $5,000
• Community improvement up to $20,000

If you are interested to apply for future rounds, guidelines are available from council website, libraries, offices and transaction centres.

Council Art Awards

Creators were invited to submit metalwork and sculpture pieces for the Metal in March exhibition during February, now on display at the Emerald Art Gallery.

In addition, the Youth Art Awards will be held at the Emerald Art Gallery, with entry forms due 12 June 2026. 

The Emerald Art Awards 2026 will also be exhibited from 3 August to 11 September 2026, with entries due 10 July 2026.

More information and entry forms can be found at chrc.qld.gov.au/community-services/arts-culture-and-galleries/ or by emailing chgalleries@chrc.qld.gov.au.